The franchise has been expanded into various films and other media, including television series, video games, novels, comic books, theme park attractions, and themed areas, comprising an all-encompassing fictional universe. It was broadcast on National Public Radio in 1981, adapting the original 1977 film into 13 episodes. Lu… [138][139], Marvel Comics published a Star Wars comic book series from 1977 to 1986. The first, The Mandalorian, premiered on November 12, 2019. From Ancient Egypt and the Roman Empire to the French Revolution and the Vietnam … The Star Wars story all began, ironically enough, during a period of relative peace in the galaxy. [61] In 1980, Lucas confirmed that he had the nine-film series plotted,[62] but due to the stress of producing the original trilogy, he had decided to cancel further sequels by 1981. It was released on October 2, 2020 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, … Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2019. The original trilogy depicts the heroic development of Luke Skywalker, the prequels tell the backstory of his father Anakin, while the sequels star Luke's nephew, Kylo Ren. Star Wars and History shows how the atomic and hydrogen bombs led to the Death Star; how Princess Leia's leadership in the Rebel Alliance resembled the daring work of intrepid women in the French Resistance during World War II and the Mexican Revolution; historical parallels between the Jedi Code and Bushido as well as those linking the Jedi culture with that of the Templar Knights and other warrior monks; and all of the history that underlies the Star Wars galaxy. [161] Michael Giacchino composed the score of Rogue One. In 2002, Lucasfilm sponsored the first annual Official Star Wars Fan Film Awards, officially recognizing filmmakers and the genre. The writers make some interesting comparisons between the Star Wars universe and our own chequered past. [257] Numerous filmmakers have been influenced by Star Wars, including Damon Lindelof, Dean Devlin, Roland Emmerich, John Lasseter,[258] David Fincher, Joss Whedon, John Singleton, Kevin Smith,[252] and later Star Wars directors J. J. Abrams and Gareth Edwards. Krista O'Donnell, Associate Professor of History, William Paterson University, "This collection of engaging essays reveals the many historical models that inspired the culture and histories contained in the Star Wars galaxy. While filming the original 1977 film, George Lucas decided to take a $500,000 pay cut to his salary as director in exchange for full ownership of the franchise's merchandising rights. Many of the cards have become highly collectible with some very rare "promos", such as the 1993 Galaxy Series II "floating Yoda" P3 card often commanding US$1,000 or more. Lucas, a fan of the NPR-affiliated campus radio station of his alma mater the University of Southern California, licensed the Star Wars radio rights to KUSC-FM for US$1. [249], Star Wars fundamentally changed the aesthetics and narratives of Hollywood films, switching the focus of Hollywood-made films from deep, meaningful stories based on dramatic conflict, themes and irony to sprawling special-effects-laden blockbusters, as well as changing the Hollywood film industry in fundamental ways. It was the first new film in the Star Wars … It also points out historical connections between the Jedi Code and Bushido, along with distinct similarities between Jedi culture and those of the Knights Templar and other warrior monks. After Disney bought Lucasfilm, LucasArts ceased its role as a developer in 2013, although it still operates as a licensor.[190]. —Dr. [160] He also composed Han Solo's theme for Solo: A Star Wars Story; John Powell adapted and composed the rest of the score. [251][241] It created the model for the major film trilogy and showed that merchandising rights on a film could generate more money than the film itself did. The dramatic historical images and film stills enhance nearly every page, and help readers see a beloved film epic in a whole new light." Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2017. In 1977, the board game Star Wars: Escape from the Death Star was released. History geeks will love the way this book makes the patterns of real-world history visible in the Star Wars universe, too. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. "[255][256] In an opposing view, Tom Shone wrote that through Star Wars and Jaws, Lucas and Spielberg "didn't betray cinema at all: they plugged it back into the grid, returning the medium to its roots as a carnival sideshow, a magic act, one big special effect", which was "a kind of rebirth". [53][g] After directing American Graffiti (1973), he wrote a two-page synopsis, which 20th Century Fox decided to invest in. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 23, 2013. [71] At various stages of development, the sequel trilogy was to focus on the rebuilding of the Republic,[72] the return of Luke in a role similar to that of Obi-Wan in the original trilogy,[69] Luke's sister (not yet determined to be Leia),[61] Han, Leia,[73] R2-D2 and C-3PO. Follow Obi Wan as he reflects on his past & prepares for his return from exile, in this epic 1 minute short", "Star Wars Roll Out, An Adorable New Series of Animated Shorts, Bounces to the Screen - Exclusive", "A 'Mandalorian' Movie? Please try again. I eagerly anticipated this book, being both a Star Wars fan and a scholar of politics. [121][122] Steve Perry's Shadows of the Empire (1996), set between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, was part of a multimedia campaign that included a comic book series and video game. They were followed in 1983 by Atari's rail shooter arcade game Star Wars, with vector graphics to replicate the Death Star trench run scene from the 1977 film. Star Wars games have gone through three significant development eras, marked by a change in leadership among the developers: the early licensed games, those developed after the creation of LucasArts, and those created after the closure of the Lucasfilm division by Disney and the transfer of the license to Electronic Arts. "[59][69] He announced this to Time in 1978,[70] and confirmed that he had outlined them in 1981. [113][114], Timothy Zahn's bestselling Thrawn trilogy (1991–1993) reignited interest in the franchise and introduced the popular characters Grand Admiral Thrawn, Mara Jade, Talon Karrde, and Gilad Pellaeon. 7. From Ancient Egypt and the Roman Empire to the French Revolution and the Vietnam War, Star Wars and History explores the major historical turning points, heroes, and villains in human history and their impact on the creation of the Star Wars saga. The first will be a film titled Rogue Squadron, which is being directed by Patty Jenkins, and is scheduled for release on December 25, 2023. In 1971, George Lucas wanted to film an adaptation of the Flash Gordon serial, but could not obtain the rights, so he began developing his own space opera. ." Early Prehistory (Eons BBY) 1. Packed with stunning photos from the Lucasfilm Archives as well as historical illustrations and photos that demonstrate the parallels between film and historical reality, Star Wars and History is the perfect companion for Star Wars fans, history buffs, and anyone who wants to get the most out of every film in the Star Wars saga. The thrill lives on through this fascinating volume, packed with highly imaginative and distinguished scholarship, and boasting rareaccess to the filmmakers. Each card series are of film stills or original art. Together with the theatrical live action spin-off films Rogue One (2016) and Solo (2018), the combined box office revenue of the films equates to over US$10 billion,[3] and it is currently the second-highest-grossing film franchise of all time.[4]. The novelizations of The Empire Strikes Back (1980) by Donald F. Glut and Return of the Jedi (1983) by James Kahn followed, as well as The Han Solo Adventures trilogy (1979–1980) by Brian Daley,[112] and The Adventures of Lando Calrissian trilogy (1983) by L. Neil Smith. ", Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 26, 2012. [58] With the backstory he created for the sequel, Lucas decided that the series would be a trilogy of trilogies. The opening crawl of the sequels disclosed that they were numbered as \"Episode V\" and \"Episode VI\" respectively, though the films were generally advertised solely under their subtitles. [84] The sequel trilogy starts 30 years after Episode VI and focuses on the journey of the Force-sensitive orphan Rey, guided by Luke Skywalker. Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2012. Before Star Wars, special effects in films had not appreciably advanced since the 1950s. [195], A multimedia project involves works released across multiple types of media. [213] George Lucas has said that the theme of the saga is redemption. The subsequently produced sequel trilogy consists of Episode VII: The Force Awakens (2015), Episode VIII: The Last Jedi (2017), and Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker (2019). [48] Additionally, a trilogy independent from the Skywalker saga is being written by The Last Jedi writer/director Rian Johnson. —Dr. The first officially licensed electronic Star Wars game was Kenner's 1979 table-top Star Wars Electronic Battle Command. She is the editor of Twilight and History, Harry Potter and History, and Star Trek and History. [66] A theatrical rerelease of the original trilogy in 1997 "updated" the 20-year-old films with the style of CGI envisioned for the new trilogy. [264] Similarly, psychiatrists in New Zealand and the US have advocated their use in the university classroom to explain different types of psychopathology. [261] Lucasfilm has allowed but not endorsed the creation of fan fiction, as long as it does not attempt to make a profit. Focused on how the Rebels obtained the Death Star plans introduced in the 1977 film, the first anthology film, Rogue One, was released on December 16, 2016, to favorable reviews and box office success. The similarities between Palpatine's seizure of power and the rise of Adolf Hitler are laid out in convincing detail, and the visual historical influences—shown in side-by-side images—are chilling." This book wrote about the universal themes that run throughout the Star Wars films and drew comparisons with historical events and developments. [149] The only downside for Marvel was that the 100,000 copy sales quota was surpassed quickly, allowing Lippincott to renegotiate the royalty arrangements from a position of strength. Along with ex-stormtrooper Finn and ace X-Wing pilot Poe Dameron, Rey helps the Resistance, led by Leia, fight the First Order, commanded by Han and Leia's son (and Luke's nephew), Kylo Ren. The next chapter in the Star Wars franchise is set to begin this week when Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opens in Disneyland on May 31 st. We hope that you enjoyed this history of how Star Wars was made and that you are looking forward to the future of all things Star Wars … [123][125] Other notable series from Bantam include the Jedi Academy trilogy (1994) by Kevin J. Anderson,[126][127] the 14-book Young Jedi Knights series (1995–1998) by Anderson and Rebecca Moesta,[127][128] and the X-wing series (1996–2012) by Michael A. Stackpole and Aaron Allston. [163], Radio adaptations of the films were also produced. Lucasfilm maintained internal continuity between the films and television content and the EU material until April 25, 2014, when the company announced all of the EU works would cease production. The Star Wars saga transports us to exotic new worlds and the farthest reaches of space, where humans and hundreds of alien species fight for their freedom against the immensely powerful and heartless Galactic Empire. [2] Multiple comics series from Marvel and novels published by Del Rey were produced after the announcement. [262], As the characters and the storyline of the original trilogy are so well known, educators have used the films in the classroom as a learning resource. Although listed as "complete," it remains a work-in-progress This Complete Saga page follows a "One Canon" approach, allowing EU-Compatible stories that reasonably fit from the post-Disney era of Star Wars … Andrea Cremer, author of the New York Times bestselling Nightshade series, "A brilliant illumination of how the remembrance of things past shapes the popular representation of the future. [211] "10 of the best movie trilogies of all-time | 1. Upon reading the book, I find myself coming away with mixed feelings. It began a new generation of special effects and high-energy motion pictures. [240], Film critic Roger Ebert wrote in his book The Great Movies, "Like The Birth of a Nation and Citizen Kane, Star Wars was a technical watershed that influenced many of the movies that came after." [254], The original Star Wars trilogy is widely considered one of the best film trilogies in history. [155] Launched in 2015, the first three publications were titled Star Wars, Darth Vader, and the limited series Princess Leia. All future projects and creative developments across all types of media would be overseen and coordinated by the story group, announced as a division of Lucasfilm created to maintain continuity and a cohesive vision on the storytelling of the franchise. Imperial officers wear uniforms resembling those of German forces during World War II,[227] and political and security officers resemble the black-clad SS down to the stylized silver death's head on their caps. [110] Lucasfilm maintained internal continuity between the films and television content and the EU material until April 25, 2014, when the company announced all of the EU works would cease production. [213] Kylo uses the fact that Rey is an orphan to tempt her into joining the dark side. [75][76], Lucas decided to leave the franchise in the hands of other filmmakers, announcing in January 2012 that he would make no more Star Wars films. This book is a very interesting read if you are either a Star Wars fan or a history fan. Has it occurred to you that such characters as Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, Emperor Palpatine, and other Star Wars favorites might have been inspired by actual historical figures? [77] In October of that year, the Walt Disney Company agreed to buy Lucasfilm and announced that Episode VII would be released in 2015. My 13-yr-old son loves star wars and he love history. [148] Marvel's Star Wars series was one of the industry's top selling titles in 1979 and 1980. From 1976 to 2014, the term Expanded Universe (EU) was an umbrella term for all officially licensed Star Wars storytelling material set outside the events depicted within the theatrical films, including novels, comics, and video games. [162], The first Star Wars audio work is The Story of Star Wars, an LP using audio samples from the original film and a new narration to retell the story, released in 1977. For the original 1977 film, see, The original trilogy's main cast includes (from left to right), The prequel trilogy's main cast includes (from left to right), The sequel trilogy's main cast includes (from left to right), LucasArts and modern self-published games (1993–2014), Most existing spin-off media was made non-canon and rebranded as '. [159], John Williams composed the soundtracks for the nine episodic films; he has stated that he will retire from the franchise with The Rise of Skywalker. "[243] The Empire Strikes Back, was selected in 2010. Three series set in the prequel era were introduced for younger audiences: the 18-book Jedi Apprentice (1999–2002) chronicles the adventures of Obi-Wan Kenobi and his master Qui-Gon Jinn in the years before The Phantom Menace; the 11-book Jedi Quest (2001–2004) follows Obi-Wan and his own apprentice, Anakin Skywalker in between The Phantom Menace and Attack of the Clones; and the 10-book The Last of the Jedi (2005–2008), set almost immediately after Revenge of the Sith, features Obi-Wan and the last few surviving Jedi. [219] Supreme Leader Snoke encourages Kylo Ren to kill his father, Han Solo. The Original, "The 10 Greatest Motion Picture Trilogies of All Time", "Good Things Come In Threes: Great Movie Trilogies". According to producer Gary Kurtz, loose plans for a prequel trilogy were developed during the outlining of the original two films. An anthology series set between the main episodes entered development in parallel to the production of the sequel trilogy,[43] described by Disney chief financial officer Jay Rasulo as origin stories. Most later printed novels were adapted into audio novels, usually released on cassette tape and re-released on CD. [187] Katarn is a former stormtrooper who joins the Rebellion and becomes a Jedi,[179][188][189] a plot arc similar to that of Finn in the sequel trilogy films. [259] Lucas's concept of a "used universe" particularly influenced Ridley Scott's Blade Runner (1982) and Alien (1979), James Cameron's Aliens (1986) as well as The Terminator (1984), George Miller's Mad Max 2 (1981), and Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings trilogy (2001–2003). "Star Wars" opens in theaters On May 25, 1977, Memorial Day weekend opens with an intergalactic bang as the first of George Lucas’ blockbuster Star Wars movies hits American theaters. Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2014. Forced to jump to another system for repairs prior to returning to … [81][82] The sequel trilogy also meant the end of the existing Star Wars Expanded Universe, which was discarded from canon to give "maximum creative freedom to the filmmakers and also preserve an element of surprise and discovery for the audience."[2]. "Star Wars" took place long ago in a galaxy far, far away, but its epic stories are based on our own history. [224][225] Originally, Lucas conceived of the Sith as a group that served the Emperor in the same way that the Schutzstaffel served Adolf Hitler; this was condensed into one character in the form of Vader. [165][169] In the 1990s, Time Warner Audio Publishing adapted several Star Wars series from Dark Horse Comics into audio dramas: the three-part Dark Empire saga, Tales of the Jedi, Dark Lords of the Sith, the Dark Forces trilogy, and Crimson Empire (1998). Daughter is born. While Jedi Knights can be numerous, the Dark Lords of the Sith (or 'Darths') are intended to be limited to two: a master and their apprentice.[11]. The original trilogy depicts the galaxy as dirty and grimy in, Lucas started by researching the inspiration behind. Mark C. Carnes, Professor of History, Barnard College, Columbia University, and author of Past Imperfect: History According to the Movies, "This is the way to become fascinated with history. Some are based directly on the movie material, while others rely heavily on the non-canonical Expanded Universe (rebranded as Star Wars Legends and removed from the canon in 2014). [260], The Star Wars saga has inspired many fans to create their own non-canon material set in the Star Wars galaxy. [220] According to Inverse, the final scene in The Last Jedi, which depicts servant children playing with a toy of Luke and one boy using the Force, symbolizes that "the Force can be found in people with humble beginnings. [123][124] The novel introduced the crime lord Prince Xizor, another popular character who would appear in multiple other works. the planets Kessel (a term that refers to a group of encircled forces) and Hoth (after a German general who served on the snow-laden Eastern Front). This timeline includes published, unpublished, and ambiguously-canonical Star Wars stories. [10] The Force is wielded by two major knightly orders at conflict with each other: the Jedi, peacekeepers of the Galactic Republic who act on the light side of the Force through non-attachment and arbitration, and the Sith, who use the dark side by manipulating fear and aggression. Jedi: Fallen Order was released in November 2019 and Star Wars: Squadrons was released in October 2020. However, unlike Jesus, Anakin falls from grace, remaining evil as Darth Vader until Return of the Jedi. [263] Others have used the films to encourage second-level students to integrate technology in the science classroom by making prototype lightsabers. [9] Through training and meditation, those whom "the Force is strong with" are able to perform various superpowers (such as telekinesis, precognition, telepathy, and manipulation of physical energy). [198] By 2012, the first six films produced approximately US$20 billion in merchandising revenue. [54][55][56] By 1974, he had expanded the story into the first draft of a screenplay. But even the most devoted fans might not know the full truth about this galaxy-shifting massacre. [78] The co-chairman of Lucasfilm, Kathleen Kennedy, became president of the company and served as executive producer of new Star Wars feature films. Episode I: The Phantom Menace was released on May 19, 1999, and Episode II: Attack of the Clones on May 16, 2002. The parallels to history are cool, and "It's Star Wars; of course it rocks!!! World War II terms were used for names in the films; e.g. JANICE LIEDL is associate professor of history at Laurentian University. [215] A defining step of the journey is "Atonement with the Father". She contributed to both Twilight and History and Harry Potter and History and is the editor of The Hobbit and History. The Star Wars and Indiana Jones franchises both have many many ties to history. [252] Finally, along with Steven Spielberg's Jaws, it shifted the film industry's focus away from personal filmmaking of the 1970s and towards fast-paced, big-budget blockbusters for younger audiences. Even readers who've always assumed history is a dull, stale subject will be captivated by these scholarly meditations upon the links between our world and a galaxy far, far away . 4. [6][7][8] Spacecraft range from small starfighters, to huge capital ships such as the Star Destroyers, to space stations such as the moon-sized Death Stars. [250] The commercial success of Star Wars created a boom in state-of-the-art special effects in the late 1970s. The Mandalorian is a many-faceted Star Wars series. Telecommunication includes two-way audio and audiovisual screens, and holographic projections. An immersive themed area called Galaxy's Edge (2019) opened at Disneyland and opened at Walt Disney World in mid-2019. Battles featuring the Ewoks and Gungans against the Empire and Trade Federation, respectively, represent the clash between a primitive society and a more advanced one, similar to the Vietnam-American War. Star Wars delivers all of the ingredients that delight moviegoers—but another, less obvious, ingredient makes the stories both extremely compelling and, at times, oddly familiar: history. Ultimate Star Wars, New Edition: The Definitive Guide to the Star Wars Universe, The Star Wars Book: Expand your knowledge of a galaxy far, far away, Star Wars Year by Year: A Visual History, Updated Edition (Star Wars (DK Publishing)), Star Wars: The Lightsaber Collection: Lightsabers from the Skywalker Saga, The Clone Wars, Star Wars Rebels and more | (Star Wars gift, Lightsaber book), Star Wars Encyclopedia of Starfighters and Other Vehicles, Star Wars Character Encyclopedia, New Edition, Star Wars Retro Collection 2019 Episode IV: A New Hope Princess Leia Organa, Star Wars Rebels: Complete Series Seasons 1-4 DVD. [68], Prior to releasing the original film, and made possible by its success, Lucas planned "three trilogies of nine films. Unable to add item to List. [134] A massively multiplayer online role-playing game, Star Wars Galaxies, was in operation from 2003 until 2011. "[221], Political science has been an important element of Star Wars since the franchise launched in 1977, focusing on a struggle between democracy and dictatorship. It wasn’t stated on the description. In the outer reaches of the galaxy, crime syndicates such as the Hutt cartel are dominant. [49][50] In September 2019, it was announced that Kathleen Kennedy and Kevin Feige would collaborate to develop a Star Wars film. ", "J.J. 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